Network Members

Meet the innovative companies in the Pet Care Innovation Network.

5 Element Food Therapy

5 Element Food Therapy

5 Element Food Therapy is a feeding methodology that allows pet parents to optimize their pets’ current diet by supercharging it with healing whole foods.

Adoptimize

Adoptimize

Adoptimize is an animal shelter software that generates high quality pet photos in seconds to increase adoption and return to home rates for shelters.

Angelpaw

Angelpaw

Angelpaw is the leading independent SaaS software that empowers pet crematoriums, pet aquamation facilities, veterinarians, and pet parents.

AnimalBiome

AnimalBiome

Personalized health products and services to assess, restore, and maintain the gut health of cats and dogs.

Arch Pet Foods

Arch is a pet consumable company bridging sustainability and your pet’s wellness.

Artie

Artie

Home-cooked food for dogs, artisan-inspired and ready to serve in minutes.

Bar K

Bar K

Dog park, bar, restaurant, coffeehouse and event space.

BestyBnB

BestyBnB

BestyBnB works hand-in-hand, heart-to-heart, keeping families and their pets safe, connected, and together!

beyondGREEN

beyondGREEN biotech, Inc.

beyondGREEN provides an alternative to single-use plastics by making products that are 100% natural, chemical free and patented renewable material technology.

BioCraft Pet Nutrition

BioCraft creates meat-based, nutrient-dense pet food that doesn’t come at the expense of harming the environment or other animals.

Bond Pet Foods

Bond Pet Foods

Bond is working with biotechnology to make pet food from animal protein like chicken, turkey and beef, without the animal.

Bright Planet

Bright Planet Pet

Bright Planet Pet makes 100% plant-based dog treats that taste and smell like real meat.

Chippin

Chippin

We directly source human-grade cricket protein and spirulina so your dog can eat complete protein without the high carbon pawprint.

DogDrop

DogDrop

Dogdrop is building the largest network of dog daycares in North America.

DogSpot

DogSpot

Our hi-tech doghouse, the DogSpot makes any place a dog friendly destination.

EpiPaws

EpiPaws

Pet age test kit for dogs and cats. Stop guessing and know your pet’s age.

Ewegurt

Ewegurt

Ewegurt’s treats and toppers are all natural stress reducers for anxious dogs made with a proprietary blend of sheep milk yogurt, protein, vegetables and fruit.

FetchFind

FetchFind

FetchFind provides staff training and engagement and other business solutions to pet care service and pet-friendly companies around the globe.

FluentPet

FluentPet enables pets to express themselves and be understood by humans.

GuardianVets

GuardianVets

GuardianVets is a leading telehealth platform that allows veterinary practices to offer continuous client care.

HAPPYBOND

Welcome to preservative-free and stable food you can trust. Each jar filled with premium, human-grade ingredients is sealed tightly for freshness.

Harper

Harper

The Harper app reimagines the entire dog training experience from training plan to training win.

Jiminy’s

Fighting climate change while feeding your pets! The next generation of pet food replaces traditional animal proteins with insect proteins.

Mella Pet Care

Mella Pet Care

Mella is building an ecosystem of health monitoring solutions for veterinarians and pet parents.

MentorVet

MentorVet

MentorVet provides evidence-based solutions to promote veterinary well-being through mentorship, coaching, and professional development.

MuttGut

MuttGut

3-in-1 Prebiotic + Probiotic + Postbiotic. Total gut health for dogs and cats. The only complete microbiome support system.

My Simple Pet Lab

MySimplePetLab

MySimplePetLab is a tech-enabled pet care company that offers at-home and from-clinic pet testing.

OraStripdx

OraStripdx

OraStripdx is a 10 second test for the early detection of periodontal disease.

Packhire

PackHire

PackHire is an employment search engine and recruiting service connecting pet lovers with careers exclusively in the pet industry.

Paway

Paway

Paway is a social network just for dogs.

Pawlytics

Pawlytics

Pawlytics is creating electronic health records for pets to ensure top quality care across any spectrum of pet care service.

Pet Vet Hotline

Pet Vet Hotline

Pet Vet Hotline provides pet parents access to experienced, licensed veterinarians 24/7 via video or chat.

PetHub

PetHub

PetHub’s digital ID tags make it quick, easy and safe to find and use your pet’s data.

Pets on Q

Pets on Q

Pets on Q is a socially responsible media company for animal talent through a booking platform.

PupJoy

What you want. The way you want it. Responsibly-made dog goods available on repeat with custom subscription plans.

PupPod

PupPod

Software-driven dog toys with games that get harder as your dog gets smarter.

QSM Diagnostics

QSM Diagnostics

Fundamentally changing how infections are diagnosed and treated.

Relief Rover

Relief Rover

We connect veterinary relief professionals and employers to build and facilitate b2b relationships to help their businesses thrive.

RYERCAT

RYERCAT has revolutionized feline dental care with its innovative cat toothbrush.

Shameless Pets

Shameless Pets

Shameless Pets works to reduce the environmental impact of pet food through their nutritional, upcycled treats.

SkyShepherd

At SkyShepherd, we want to create a safe world for our dogs where they won’t run away, and are always connected.

SpotOn.Pet

SpotOn.Pet

SpotOn is a ride-hailing service for pets and the people who love them.

SwiftPaws

SwiftPaws

SwiftPaws makes lure coursing kits and other products for active pets to help them live mentally and physically fulfilled lives.

Sylvester.ai

Sylvester.ai

Meet Tably, the world’s only app that uses AI to help you know how your cat is feeling.

Talkatoo

Talk, Don’t Type. Talkatoo takes the hassle out of veterinary medical records.

TEEF! by Primal Health, LLC

TEEF

Primal Health is a biotechnology company focused on developing microbiome-based, prebiotic dental care solutions for humans and animals.

VetChip

VetChip is developing a new generation of supercharged pet identity microchips.

Whole Life Pet

Whole Life Pet

Human grade, hand crafted freeze dried treats, food and toppers for dogs and cats.

Network Member Exits

Barkly Pets

Acquired by Metamorphosis Partners, 2020

Basepaws

Acquired by Zoetis, 2022

Kitty Sift

Acquired by Worldwise, 2022

Lacuna Diagnostics

Acquired by Heska Corporation, 2021

PetHospice

Acquired by Blue Pearl Pet Hospital, 2020

VetGuardian

Acquired by Zomedica, 2023

Participation in the PCI Prize and membership in PCI Network does not represent financial interest nor endorsement by Nestlé Purina in the respective companies. The Pet Care Innovation Prize and Network allows Nestlé Purina to meet and support the early stage companies that they might be working with in the future.